Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
561.758.8625 561.389.6838
Illustrated Properties
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Greetings!
The end of January already! This past holiday season flew by in a return to the flurry of festivity, social activities or parties and continued celebration within the warmth our homes and community with friends and family. The amazing New Year's Eve fireworks at BallenIsles were a spectacular display and certainly started off 2024 with a glorious BANG!
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This month we feature in our We Support section the BallenIsles Charities Foundation, a cause close to our hearts since its inception 13 years ago.. Learn more about this incredible "grass roots" effort BallenIsles residents give to with their time and generosity to benefit the larger community around us. This year fundraising is more important than ever.
And of course, keep up with Real Estate Trends and property news from BallenIsles with our comprehensive 2023 Year End sales overview.
Have fun you all,
Laura & Tana
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Featured Property - coming soon
38 Laguna Terrace
Stunning, spacious home with a private water view! Double glass doors lead on to this renovated four bedroom plus den home that shows like a new model. The kitchen has been totally remodeled with tall, wood cabinetry, new countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, and center island with breakfast bar. The master suite has custom closets, and fabulous new bath. Additional features include wood floors in living areas, new carpeting, a gorgeous entertainment wall with wet bar, wine fridges, impact windows and doors, water filtration, light and sound systems, solar panels, tank-less water heater, newer A/Cs, outdoor kitchen with Viking grill, epoxy garage floor, separate tropical pool and spa. This is a totally must-see home. Purchase of a racquet equity or higher membership required at closing.
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WE SUPPORT
BallenIsles Charities Foundation
Did you know that nearly 12% of Palm Beach County Residents, and one-in-five children lived below the poverty line? It is shocking when you think of the affluence that exists right alongside – from the abundance of local recreational and cultural opportunities, to fine dining, to the ocean-side luxury of the Breakers and Worth avenue. So many local nonprofits organizations outside of our gates help so many in need.
Last Year, Your BallenIsles Charities Foundation with the overwhelming support of you our residents collectively provided $1,236,000 in grants to 53 local non-profit organizations that support financial and in-kind services for Civic, Health & Human Services, Environment and Educational programs.
The Foundation’s incredible work continues, This year we have expanded our Community Service opportunities. So far we have completed Special Olympics Gold Event, Back to Basics Gift Wrapping, Feed the Hungry Food Pantry Pre-Thanksgiving Food Distribution, Habitat for Humanity, and In Jacobs Shoes Repair Shoes for Kids and Shoe Collection. Coming up we have many exciting opportunities so watch your email for sign ups.
BallenIsles residents have already pitched in financially and it is never too late to join them. Not for any tangible reward for giving, but because the need is great and the Foundation reliably vets grant recipients to ensure that money is spent helping out where the need is greatest. We at Illustrated Properties applaud our friends at BICF and the essential work they do on behalf of us all.
Won’t you support them too, by giving until It Feels Good!
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REAL ESTATE TRENDS
BallenIsles Sales - 2023 Summary
What a phenomenal year. Many properties were snapped up almost as soon as they appeared on the market and prices for well renovated properties soared.to startling heights. Volume is steady, prices are up, buyers are more discerning and inventory remains astonishing low. The number of MLS sales over the past year is almost identical to 2022. Inventory remains low with 20 properties currently on the market but well up from 12 properties at this time last year. Compare the 2023 $1,591,572/$1,498,783 average list/sold price and average cumulative days on the market of 31 to the 2022 average list/sold price 2022 $1,415,718/$1,413,596 and average market time of 17 days. These numbers are stunning!
It is certainly a good time to reassess your needs and perhaps make a move.
BALLENISLES SALES
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*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 01//2024.
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Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
561.758.8625 561.389.6838
Real Service... Real Results
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